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Circle with teacher and students
June 13, 2023 - June 20, 2023
10:00-12:00 pm CST
Online
Presenter/s Lore Baur, M.A., Certified Trainer for the International Center Nonviolent Communication, 30 years of experience in the classroom, Nathan Kelley, Educational Leadership Fellow, Iowa City Community Schools
Online: Introduction to Restorative Practices Workshop
Learning and Training Opportunity
PreK-12
Professional Development
This course focuses on the fundamentals of restorative justice, restorative practices, and relationship building for classroom teachers and service providers.  It explores the role restorative practices play in relationship building and building capacity in dialogue around diversity, equity and inclusion. Identify parts of a restorative circle and types of circles Identify examples of restorative practices […]
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Teacher stretching with students
June 21, 2023 - June 22, 2023
8:30-3:30 pm CST
Online
Instructor/s Kathy Flaminio, LGSW, MSW, E-RYT-200, Founder and CEO, movemindfully
Online: MoveMindfully Foundation Trainings
Learning and Training Opportunity
PreK-12
Professional Development
Iowa educators can select 1 or both workshops! Workshop #1: Introduction to Mindfulness, Movement and Social Emotional Learning Wednesday, June 21 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CT (Online) During this interactive training, learn how to integrate the MoveMindfully signature Breathe Move Rest practices to support student and staff physical, emotional, and mental health. Educators, […]
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June 22, 2023
9:00-10:30 am CST
Online
Presenter/s Amy Kahle, Director of Intervention Programs for the United Action for Youth
Webinar – DBT-Informed Practices, Level 1: What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and What are the Implications for the Secondary Classroom?
PreK-12
Professional Development
Webinar
This introductory session will be an overview of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.  What is it?  How is it used? What’s the research say?   One practitioner shares her experience with DBT in the classroom, in one-on-one sessions with students, with small groups, and in her personal life.  Participants will leave the session with a working knowledge of […]
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June 29, 2023
9:00-10:30 am CST
Online
Presenter/s Amy Kahle, Director of Intervention Programs for the United Action for Youth
Webinar – DBT Informed-Practices, Level 2: A Deeper Dive into Dialectical Behavior Therapy
PreK-12
Professional Development
Webinar
This session will be a quick review of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-Informed skills concepts from Level 1 and a deeper dive into applying them in practice.  How does DBT fit into a trauma-informed classroom?  Who benefits from DBT?  What might implementation look like?  Can I use DBT in my science (or math or English) […]
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July 6, 2023 - July 7, 2023
8:30-4:30 pm CST
In-Person Pappajohn Center Room 208, 1200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Instructor/s Sara Knox, LMSW, Director, Iowa Peer Network, Ryan Dickson, Crisis Helpline Director, CommUnity
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Learning and Training Opportunity
PreK-12
Professional Development
ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. As the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop, LivingWorks’ ASIST program is supported by numerous evaluations including independent and peer-reviewed studies. […]
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July 11, 2023
10:00-12:00 pm CST
Online
Presenter/s Sam McVancel, Ph.D., Liz Gleason, LMSW
Online Workshop – QPR for Educators
Learning and Training Opportunity
PreK-12
Professional Development
Webinar
Participants will learn question-persuade-refer (QPR), an evidenced-based practice to help recognize crises including warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide. Opportunities to role play will be provided to help you feel more confident with this practice.  This workshop is intended for licensed Iowa educators who are currently practicing OR for persons enrolled in an […]
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July 21, 2023
10:00-11:30 am CST
Online
Online: Educator Ethics – They did WHAT?! Finding Clarity in a Whole Lotta Gray
Learning and Training Opportunity
PreK-12
Professional Development
The Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE) has been identified as a path forward for educators to disambiguate and clarify the myriad ethical conundrums that educators face every day. The MCEE presents educators and folks engaged in educator development with opportunities to engage with the challenging and not-so-challenging but ever present ethical decisions that […]
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July 25, 2023
8:00-5:00 pm CST
In-Person Element Hotel, 575 S Prairie View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Instructor/s Sam McVancel, Ph.D., Mary Ball, MA, LPSC
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Learning and Training Opportunity
PreK-12
Professional Development
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. It teaches adults how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge, how to listen nonjudgmentally and give reassurance to youth who may be experiencing a mental health challenge, and how to refer a person to appropriate professional […]
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